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What Causes High Bilirubin Count In Blood?

Age 66. 6-2 and 198 pounds. I swim 1-mile three times a week. Health good except for the following. Blood work all good except for a high bilirubin count. Three blood tests scattered over 4 weeks: 1st test 2.6; 2nd test 2.3; and 3rd test (latest) 2.1. I take 1/4 prescribed dosage of diphennydramine at night to sleep. I also take 2.5 grams of androgel per morning. I had my right testicle removed 10 years ago - no cancer found. Frequently over the last two weeks I have felt queasy at breakfast but been able to eat. Why do I have a high bilirubin count?
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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hi, your bilirubin count is high. many reasons for that. most common of that is jaundice. it can occurs in hepatitis or other condition which alter the liver function. your symptoms are also related to that. so just go to the physician you need some more blood test like ast, alt, alkaline phosphatase. these all are liver function test. consult physician and take treatment accordingly.
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What Causes High Bilirubin Count In Blood?

hi, your bilirubin count is high. many reasons for that. most common of that is jaundice. it can occurs in hepatitis or other condition which alter the liver function. your symptoms are also related to that. so just go to the physician you need some more blood test like ast, alt, alkaline phosphatase. these all are liver function test. consult physician and take treatment accordingly.